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Ruben Loftus-Cheek is a better option for Chelsea than Tiemoue Bakayoko, says Ian Wright after the midfielder makes impressive England debut

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is better than Tiemoue Bakayoko and should never have been loaned out by Chelsea, according to Ian Wright.

Loftus-Cheek impressed during his senior England debut on Friday night as Gareth Southgate's side drew 0-0 with Germany at Wembley.

The 21-year-old was loaned to Crystal Palace at the start of the Premier League season, with manager Antonio Conte opting to sign Bakayoko for £40million from Monaco.

Ian Wright believes Ruben Loftus-Cheek should be back at Chelsea and playing for them
Ian Wright believes Ruben Loftus-Cheek should be back at Chelsea and playing for them
Loftus-Cheek was presented with a bottle of champagne for winning player of the match
Loftus-Cheek was presented with a bottle of champagne for winning player of the match

But Wright has suggested that was a mistake given the quality the Blues already had at their disposal in Loftus-Cheek.